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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic S1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and S1 (24MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The TG-610 was announced 9 years earlier than the S1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-610 grades versus the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic S1

 TG-610 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus TG-610

 S1 TG-610 
LaunchedFebruary 2019January 2011More recent by 98 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k920kClearer screen (+1180k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic S1

 TG-610 S1 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-610 versus the S1.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and S1 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and S1.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-610 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic S1 will show greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older TG-610 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
85
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than average (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography advice
Panasonic S1 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
bad battery life (380 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1 Travel photography advice
64
weather proof
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
59
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
bad battery life (380 per charge)
more heavy than average (1,021 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography factors
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
bad battery life (380 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
32
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (1,021g)
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic S1
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-06 2019-02-01
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 225
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 920k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 1021 grams (2.25 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.5
DXO Low light score not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 380 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Two
Launch cost $223 $2,498